SAN SALVADOR ISLAND IN BAHAMAS
TBA
Experience Some Of The Best Wall Diving and Fishing In The Caribbean
"Uncle Frank's Favorite Dive Location"
Located on the small island of San Salvador in the Bahamas 360 miles southeast of Miami -- sits one of the premier scuba diving resorts and fishing Mecca's of the world. Perched on a pinnacle and washed by warm breezes and clear azure waters, the Riding Rock Inn Resort and Marina offers you all of the excitement and adventure or rest and relaxation you've been searching for.
Being one of the southeastern most islands in the Bahamas chain, San Salvador is
just twelve miles long by five miles wide and home to approximately 950
residents. Life on San Salvador is pretty much as unhurried as it has been
through the ages. It is still quiet, friendly and unspoiled with miles of
deserted beaches and lush underwater life that was discovered by scuba divers in
the 1970s.
Today, San Salvador is known world wide for the quality and diversity of the
diving. With over 50 dive sites to choose from -- we have a great variety to
keep traveling divers happy. Our normal daily visibility is in the 100 foot plus
range.
Diving Highlights:
| Our Legacy |
The Riding Rock Resort and Marina has a long tradition of dive
excellence which has evolved and improved since the early 1970's. With
shallow reefs rich with tame and friendly marine
 life,
stunning water clarity and more than 20 miles of dramatic vertical walls
beginning in as little as 40 feet, San Salvador offers a wealth of
attractions to the visiting diver.
See a Map and Listing of our Dive Sites See Average Monthly Water Temperatures To service the special needs of divers, the Riding Rock Resort and Marina features an impressive trio of custom dive boats, complete with deep V-hulls, walk-thru transoms, dive platform with extended ladders, camera rinse and protection from the sun. A modern dive center is located in the marina complex, complete with air compressors, guest gear storage.
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| Divers Info |
Dive Operation Information:
Boats leave the marina at 9:00 am each morning for a two tank trip. They return to the dock around 12:30 pm.  The
dive boats leave for a one tank wall dive each afternoon around 2:30
pm. Night dives are scheduled for Tuesday evening. All dive
equipment except for wetsuits, remains on the boats for the duration
of your trip, the crew gives everything a fresh water rinse daily.
Wetsuits and skins are hung up to dry in an outdoor area. Tanks are
80 cu ft aluminum compact 80's. These cylinders are 4 pounds heavier
in the water than a standard 80 and allow you to wear less weight on
your body.
Divers leave gear out the morning after arrival for pickup at 8:30 am. Check in time for diving is 8:30 am the day after arrival and certification cards are registered at the dive shop. |
| Visibility |
Visibility is typically between 100 and 150 feet and sea conditions
are usually calm. Most dive sites are in the lee and rough seas are
rare. The dive sites are almost all walls so the possibility of going
 deep
is always available. You need not dive deeper than 40 feet if you are
keeping a shallow profile. Generally the first dive of the day has
interesting things to see as deep as the 130 foot sport diving limit.
Second dives are more toward the top of the wall. On afternoon dives we
try not to exceed the maximum depth of the first dive to keep a
conservative profile. Dive computers are not required but are highly
recommended. We do require computer divers to have one per person as is
a standard safety practice. |
| Divemasters | One of our divemaster staff, all of whom are instructors, is in the water on every dive. You can take a guided tour of the hot spots of the dive site or explore the wall with your buddy. Navigation is easy with great visibility and a vertical cliff to follow. We usually have no current and diving is relaxing. Check the water temperature chart for exposure protection. Some of the major attractions are friendly groupers, passing hammerheads and big cave and tunnel formations. |
| Dive Boats |
We operate three boats: Guanahani I, Guanahani II, Guanahani
III
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Water Temperatures |
Average Monthly Water Temperatures in Fahrenheit and Celsius
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Trip Includes:
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8 Days/ 7
Nights lodging Resort
Deluxe
Ocean view room
3 Full
meals daily (Total of 21)
6 days
of 2 morning and 1 afternoon boat dives
(16 Total)
1 Boat
Night Dive
Island Tour
Taxes
* Price is based on double occupancy
** $250 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot
*** Departure tax from Bahamas not included ~$20
